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Going to be a few days before I install this as I want to run down my fuel level, a lot. Still need to reassemble front end and waiting for coil-spring isolators to come from Energy suspensions. Then the fuel pump should go in. Hoping I will then be able to run track with fuel level below 1/2...

I'm always looking for ways to incrementally improve my car to better fit me and my driving style. Had noted both on telemetry last Fall and sometimes on my own when driving on track when applying high brake pressure for 1.25g+ braking sometimes my foot would also, at the same time, hit the...

Really 140+ HP/L?

Track Tip: For those of you with standard heated and cooled seats, you probably know that they are not optimal for track use. I think the standard seats are one of the most comfortable seats around compared to many other cars I've owned. Just got back from 2,600 mile road trip and they were...

Thoughts on the S550 platform for track use. More and more convinced that the S550 is one of the more forgiving and easy to drive platforms for track use. The Ozarks track has some really tricky spots, particularly turn 1 which is a left-hand, down-hill (looks like 7-8% grade) and off-camber...

Car: 2021 Mach 1 HP Alignment: Regular street alignment, -1.5 camber, zero toe Brakes: Stock with stock pads Tires (Size & Model):: Michelin PS4S stock HP sizes Track/Course: Ozarks International Raceway Best Lap Time: 2:54.0

Great day at Ozarks track. Met up with DerKlink (Marc) with his '21 Mach 1. Weather was mostly good except for a late afternoon shower. For those who have never been the Ozarks track is really nice, super scenic, great layout and very technical. If you don't like blind corners this track is...

First long road trip with real street tires. Now 880 miles into what will be a bit over 2,000 mile round trip. Running Michelin PS4S in stock sizes and I have to say, they are excellent. Probably not the "best" street tire but really good on the freeway. No tramlining, pretty good in light...

I've been watching this product as well, but not for all-out HP application but rather the saddle tank venturi system to prevent fuel starvation in those long, sweeping left-hand corners (track use). -Fuel filter, not sure shy that's a big deal, fuel line runs under driver's side cover, just...

Totally agree, no trophies, no records or $$ prizes. I've driven from SC to Road America twice, both times for 3-day events (in another brand of vehicle) and was no problem either and it's an even longer trek. Nothing is fool-proof but most modern, unmodified cars are pretty reliable.

You guys are not confidence inspiring. I'm about to drive 1,000 miles each way to a track event.

Anyone like this Sonax stuff anymore? Used it for the first time in over a year and leaves a nice, smooth finish. If some product is better than this, what now supercedes this product? Thanks

My list, this is the "big" kit for 2-3 day track event (can't bring everything so it's s compromise) 1)) Mini-low profile floor jack 2) Plywood for floor jack (most tracks don't want you to use jack stand or jacks without a plywood piece underneath to protect the asphalt). 3) Good quality tire...

Well done! I like it. :)

For those of you who are track junkies, would like to point out these AJ Hartmann brake deflectors. Firstly, I think they have NO utility for street only cars and you're not going to see the carbon fiber as it's obviously under the car. This CMP track, which used to be home base for me and has...

Couple pictures of the wear items. Front rotor, yes they got hot but still run completely consistent from beginning to end of session. Left front tire, the one that has the most abuse. Looks pretty good to me, 6, 20 minute sessions. Cold pressure 31, hot 37, seems to be pretty good happy medium.

Front and rear springs are Eibach coil-over springs. They are from AJ Hartman front coil-over kit and Mike Maier rear coil-over kit. Fronts are actually 325. Yes front bar is full-stiff, rear is non-adjustable "soft" rear bar. For my style of driving and tracks I run, I think I have a...

Missed my VIR event in March due to some suspension mechanical issues of my own doing. Today ran CMP (Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC) with BMW club. Only 23 of us which makes for plenty of space on track. Weather was perfect, but the Eclipse was not that impressive where we were. Ran...

This might not be your "cup of tea" yet but these coil-over spring set-ups are more cost effective, in the long run, and easy to change ride height and spring poundage. I have a front and rear set up. If you do a lot of track work you'll eventually want something substantially stiffer that...

Hey AJ, Sorry to see your video but that's the life of track cars sometimes. I was supposed to be at VIR today, but I'm sitting at home because of suspension fault, drive modes not available and speed limited to 80 mph. Should have done my shake-down run a few days ago, but life got in the way...